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  • Acknowledgements by: Jess

    April 26, 2011, 15:45

    Jessica Stanton - Founder Jenna Buesser - Graphic & Web Design. Logo design by Jenna Buesser. Lindsay Ropiak - Supervising Editor Planet Narcolepsy is…

  • Activate by: Jess

    September 28, 2011, 17:58

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  • Blogs by: Jess

    September 28, 2011, 17:58

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  • Cart by: Jess

    December 24, 2012, 13:24

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  • Community by: Jenna

    May 2, 2011, 20:09

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    •  by: Jess

      December 24, 2012, 13:54

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    • Create Your Own Page by: Jess

      June 25, 2011, 14:56

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    • Forums by: Jess

      May 12, 2011, 12:11

      "I think finding support groups is more than just finding people who have suffered as you have (though that does help immensely) it's trying to find people who…

    • Live Member Chat by: Jess

      May 24, 2011, 18:42

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    • Patient Stories by: Jess

      April 21, 2011, 22:51

      • Jessica by: Jess

        April 21, 2011, 23:04

        I’d always been a sickly kid. I had asthma and allergies, spent a few days every winter vacation fighting bronchitis or pneumonia; I don’t remember a time…

      • Lindsay by: Lindsay

        April 21, 2011, 22:53

        Lindsay Ropiak April 1, 2010 As a person with narcolepsy, I have a hard time with large texts. That's why, as I write this with other PWN in mind, I…

      • Owen by: Jess

        April 21, 2011, 22:56

        March, 2011 Well, my story is very complicated. I wouldn't really know how to explain it even if I tried. Basically, I was the happy, funny, creative,…

      • Sunny by: Jess

        July 6, 2011, 21:21

        Sunny is a member of our Facebook private group and wrote this on her profile to share her struggle. We are grateful to her for allowing us to share her story…

    • Polls by: Jess

      December 24, 2012, 13:53

  • Member Sites by: Jess

    December 2, 2011, 17:46

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  • Members by: Jess

    September 28, 2011, 17:58

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  • Register by: Jess

    September 28, 2011, 17:58

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  • Resources by: Jenna

    May 2, 2011, 20:00

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    • Articles by: Jess

      April 26, 2011, 18:57

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      • A Good Night's Sleep by: Lindsay

        April 22, 2011, 14:07

        by Lindsay Ropiak Okay, so maybe it's hard to get a good, full night's rest as a Person with Narcolepsy, but there are a few things that we can do to…

      • College & Narcolepsy by: Lindsay

        April 22, 2011, 14:09

        For Planet Narcolepsy, Written by Lindsay Ropiak The first piece of advice I could give you regarding Narcolepsy and school is this: disclose. Schools…

      • Facts About Narcolepsy by: Jess

        April 21, 2011, 10:38

        • The term “Narcolepsy” is derived from the French “narcolepsie,” coined in 1880 by Dr. Jean-Baptiste-Édouard Gélineau by combining the Greek words…

      • Questions About Narcolepsy by: Jess

        April 21, 2011, 10:55

        Narcolepsy, the word, is slightly misleading. The first part, “narco” is actually derived from a Greek term meaning “numbness” or “stupor.” In a…

      • You might be Narcoleptic if... by: Jess

        April 22, 2011, 14:17

        Thank you to our Facebook Page Members for contributing these cute, but serious, anecdotes about living with narcolepsy. The list will be updated as more come…

    • Audio Files by: Jess

      May 10, 2011, 19:21

      **Audio files are intended for listening ONLY. Files are not the property of Planet Narcolepsy and no copyright infringement is intended.** "Relaxation" Music…

    • Epworth Sleepiness Scale by: Jess

      May 17, 2011, 01:04

      The Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) was created by Dr. Murray Johns in 1991 and has since become a standard diagnostic tool for measuring Excessive Daytime…

    • Files by: Jess

      April 25, 2011, 14:57

      Stanford Center for Narcolepsy: Brain Donation Packet The clinical features of cataplexy: A questionnaire study in narcolepsy patients with and without…

    • Glossary by: Jess

      May 17, 2011, 13:52

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    • Links by: Jenna

      April 25, 2011, 20:03

    • Privacy Policy by: Jess

      May 17, 2011, 13:56

      Privacy Policy This privacy policy sets out how Planet Narcolepsy uses and protects any information that you give Planet Narcolepsy when you use this website.…

  • Search by: Jess

    December 2, 2011, 17:46

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  • Shop by: Jess

    December 24, 2012, 13:24

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  • The Nap Shops by: Jess

    May 31, 2011, 18:47

    Here are just a few of our items, as well as companies we affiliate with to earn a little bit on your purchase to cover costs. Click on an item or image to go…

    • Affiliates by: Jess

      September 7, 2011, 20:12

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      • Health Offers by: Jess

        September 7, 2011, 20:12

        Wellness, samples, and supplements: Probiotic Advantage! No More Gas, Bloating, Indigestion. The All-Natural Answer, Guaranteed.…

  • The Snooze Button by: Jess

    April 21, 2011, 09:37

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Blog Posts

  • Category: allergy  (1)
    • Narcolepsy was Enough by: Jess (3)

      July 9, 2010, 14:11

      It appears I haven't written in about a month. I'd love to be able to say that's not like me, but the various notebooks and personal journals in boxes and…

  • Category: articles  (3)
    • "No Insurance" should not mean "No Treatment by: Jess

      September 13, 2011, 19:16

      Some of you know that Narcolepsy is not my only favorite subject. I am very much interested in spreading awareness about chronic and rare diseases in general,…

    • New Links at Planet Narcolepsy.com by: Jess

      December 15, 2010, 13:11

      Just a quick line to let you know a ton of new blog and article feeds have been posted over at Planet Narcolepsy.YOU MUST BE A REGISTERED MEMBER TO ACCESS THIS…

    • Straightening out the Symptoms by: Jess

      July 17, 2011, 23:32

      A Blog Post on Narcolepsy from Disease Prone, at Scientific American @NarcolepsyNews was kind enough to suggest this blog's author, @JB_Blogs, look to…

  • Category: Ask Planet Narcolepsy  (6)
    • Are Lucid Dreaming and Sleep Paralysis Related? by: Jess

      March 27, 2011, 11:20

      I was diagnosed with narcolepsy when I was 17, about 8-9 years ago.My question's about lucid dreaming. While I experience sleep paralysis (as well as cataplexy)…

    • Could problems with memory be related? by: Jess

      October 22, 2010, 19:03

      I have memory issues, my feeling is that it is from my Narcolepsy...But hard to find an answer to this. Doc says yeah possibly but doesnt understand. Lack of…

    • How much medicine is too much? by: Jess (1)

      March 22, 2011, 12:41

      hi im paul from cannock england im 45 and have been diagnosed with the curse that is narcalepsy . at the moment im on modafinal and dex amphetamine. the…

    • I can't wake up and am always late! by: Jess (1)

      February 15, 2011, 13:12

      I am also suffering from narcolepsy. My main prob is not to be able to wake up and to be unconcious about for one or two hours after waking up. So I am being…

    • Part I: MSLT by: Jess

      December 5, 2010, 11:22

      Just did my multiple sleep latency test on Wed/thurs. After 1st nap,I was not even sure I fell asleep, 2nd nap,dreamed my crazy dreams (for some reason after…

    • Will I ever have a normal life again? by: Jess

      February 15, 2011, 13:27

      I was diagnosed with narcolepsy and it's horrible.I've been on concerta but it doesn't work. I'm still always sleepy and I fall asleep all the time. I just…

    • Category: Diagnosis  (1)
      • Part I: MSLT by: Jess

        December 5, 2010, 11:22

        Just did my multiple sleep latency test on Wed/thurs. After 1st nap,I was not even sure I fell asleep, 2nd nap,dreamed my crazy dreams (for some reason after…

    • Category: Medications  (1)
      • How much medicine is too much? by: Jess (1)

        March 22, 2011, 12:41

        hi im paul from cannock england im 45 and have been diagnosed with the curse that is narcalepsy . at the moment im on modafinal and dex amphetamine. the…

    • Category: Symptoms  (3)
      • Are Lucid Dreaming and Sleep Paralysis Related? by: Jess

        March 27, 2011, 11:20

        I was diagnosed with narcolepsy when I was 17, about 8-9 years ago.My question's about lucid dreaming. While I experience sleep paralysis (as well as cataplexy)…

      • Could problems with memory be related? by: Jess

        October 22, 2010, 19:03

        I have memory issues, my feeling is that it is from my Narcolepsy...But hard to find an answer to this. Doc says yeah possibly but doesnt understand. Lack of…

      • I can't wake up and am always late! by: Jess (1)

        February 15, 2011, 13:12

        I am also suffering from narcolepsy. My main prob is not to be able to wake up and to be unconcious about for one or two hours after waking up. So I am being…

  • Category: autoimmune  (4)
    • "No Insurance" should not mean "No Treatment by: Jess

      September 13, 2011, 19:16

      Some of you know that Narcolepsy is not my only favorite subject. I am very much interested in spreading awareness about chronic and rare diseases in general,…

    • An Off-Topic Day by: Jess (1)

      May 14, 2010, 17:35

           Recently I sent out a survey asking members about their feelings on Planet Narcolepsy's first couple of months on the web, including…

    • Looking for Contributors by: Jess (6)

      October 11, 2010, 16:10

      As you know, Planet Narcolepsy is always looking for contributions to the website. If you know anyone who might be interested in blogging for us, being a…

    • Narcolepsy was Enough by: Jess (3)

      July 9, 2010, 14:11

      It appears I haven't written in about a month. I'd love to be able to say that's not like me, but the various notebooks and personal journals in boxes and…

  • Category: bloggers wanted  (1)
    • Looking for Contributors by: Jess (6)

      October 11, 2010, 16:10

      As you know, Planet Narcolepsy is always looking for contributions to the website. If you know anyone who might be interested in blogging for us, being a…

  • Category: blogs  (3)
    • New Links at Planet Narcolepsy.com by: Jess

      December 15, 2010, 13:11

      Just a quick line to let you know a ton of new blog and article feeds have been posted over at Planet Narcolepsy.YOU MUST BE A REGISTERED MEMBER TO ACCESS THIS…

    • New Planet Narcolepsy Section Launched by: Jess

      June 17, 2011, 13:29

      Take a moment to check out The Forbidden Truth. One of my great friends and supporters is looking for submissions regarding the TRUTH about life with…

    • Straightening out the Symptoms by: Jess

      July 17, 2011, 23:32

      A Blog Post on Narcolepsy from Disease Prone, at Scientific American @NarcolepsyNews was kind enough to suggest this blog's author, @JB_Blogs, look to…

  • Category: celiac  (1)
    • An Off-Topic Day by: Jess (1)

      May 14, 2010, 17:35

           Recently I sent out a survey asking members about their feelings on Planet Narcolepsy's first couple of months on the web, including…

  • Category: college  (1)
    • Save a Seeker by: Jess

      June 2, 2010, 12:08

      Everyday I log onto Planet Narcolepsy at least once, and everyday I see this blog staring me in the face at the top of the first page.  Each time, I…

  • Category: colonoscopy  (1)
    • Narcolepsy was Enough by: Jess (3)

      July 9, 2010, 14:11

      It appears I haven't written in about a month. I'd love to be able to say that's not like me, but the various notebooks and personal journals in boxes and…

  • Category: Crohn's  (2)
    • "No Insurance" should not mean "No Treatment by: Jess

      September 13, 2011, 19:16

      Some of you know that Narcolepsy is not my only favorite subject. I am very much interested in spreading awareness about chronic and rare diseases in general,…

    • Looking for Contributors by: Jess (6)

      October 11, 2010, 16:10

      As you know, Planet Narcolepsy is always looking for contributions to the website. If you know anyone who might be interested in blogging for us, being a…

  • Category: EGE  (1)
    • Narcolepsy was Enough by: Jess (3)

      July 9, 2010, 14:11

      It appears I haven't written in about a month. I'd love to be able to say that's not like me, but the various notebooks and personal journals in boxes and…

  • Category: endoscopy  (1)
    • Narcolepsy was Enough by: Jess (3)

      July 9, 2010, 14:11

      It appears I haven't written in about a month. I'd love to be able to say that's not like me, but the various notebooks and personal journals in boxes and…

  • Category: eosinophilic gastroenteritis  (2)
    • Looking for Contributors by: Jess (6)

      October 11, 2010, 16:10

      As you know, Planet Narcolepsy is always looking for contributions to the website. If you know anyone who might be interested in blogging for us, being a…

    • Narcolepsy was Enough by: Jess (3)

      July 9, 2010, 14:11

      It appears I haven't written in about a month. I'd love to be able to say that's not like me, but the various notebooks and personal journals in boxes and…

  • Category: facebook  (3)
    • "No Insurance" should not mean "No Treatment by: Jess

      September 13, 2011, 19:16

      Some of you know that Narcolepsy is not my only favorite subject. I am very much interested in spreading awareness about chronic and rare diseases in general,…

    • An Off-Topic Day by: Jess (1)

      May 14, 2010, 17:35

           Recently I sent out a survey asking members about their feelings on Planet Narcolepsy's first couple of months on the web, including…

    • First Annual Planet Narcolepsy Advocate of the Year Award! by: Jess

      December 29, 2011, 12:05

      One thing we hear all the time from new members is how relieved they are to have people who listen and understand. They are grateful for the support even more…

  • Category: facts  (2)
    • Save a Seeker by: Jess

      June 2, 2010, 12:08

      Everyday I log onto Planet Narcolepsy at least once, and everyday I see this blog staring me in the face at the top of the first page.  Each time, I…

    • Straightening out the Symptoms by: Jess

      July 17, 2011, 23:32

      A Blog Post on Narcolepsy from Disease Prone, at Scientific American @NarcolepsyNews was kind enough to suggest this blog's author, @JB_Blogs, look to…

  • Category: feeds  (1)
    • New Links at Planet Narcolepsy.com by: Jess

      December 15, 2010, 13:11

      Just a quick line to let you know a ton of new blog and article feeds have been posted over at Planet Narcolepsy.YOU MUST BE A REGISTERED MEMBER TO ACCESS THIS…

  • Category: gloom  (1)
    • Rainy Days and Bum-days by: Jess (2)

      May 21, 2010, 12:43

           It has been a crazy three weeks in every sense of the word.  On the first of the month, my mother was admitted to the local…

  • Category: gluten free  (1)
    • An Off-Topic Day by: Jess (1)

      May 14, 2010, 17:35

           Recently I sent out a survey asking members about their feelings on Planet Narcolepsy's first couple of months on the web, including…

  • Category: late  (1)
    • Rainy Days and Bum-days by: Jess (2)

      May 21, 2010, 12:43

           It has been a crazy three weeks in every sense of the word.  On the first of the month, my mother was admitted to the local…

  • Category: mary shomon  (1)
    • An Off-Topic Day by: Jess (1)

      May 14, 2010, 17:35

           Recently I sent out a survey asking members about their feelings on Planet Narcolepsy's first couple of months on the web, including…

  • Category: misdiagnosis  (3)
    • Looking for Contributors by: Jess (6)

      October 11, 2010, 16:10

      As you know, Planet Narcolepsy is always looking for contributions to the website. If you know anyone who might be interested in blogging for us, being a…

    • Personal Health Records by: Jess (2)

      July 7, 2011, 00:13

      Some of you know that I am an advocate of Google Health. More specifically, I am an advocate of tracking your own medical records and of being aware of exactly…

    • Straightening out the Symptoms by: Jess

      July 17, 2011, 23:32

      A Blog Post on Narcolepsy from Disease Prone, at Scientific American @NarcolepsyNews was kind enough to suggest this blog's author, @JB_Blogs, look to…

  • Category: narcolepsy  (8)
    • An Off-Topic Day by: Jess (1)

      May 14, 2010, 17:35

           Recently I sent out a survey asking members about their feelings on Planet Narcolepsy's first couple of months on the web, including…

    • First Annual Planet Narcolepsy Advocate of the Year Award! by: Jess

      December 29, 2011, 12:05

      One thing we hear all the time from new members is how relieved they are to have people who listen and understand. They are grateful for the support even more…

    • Looking for Contributors by: Jess (6)

      October 11, 2010, 16:10

      As you know, Planet Narcolepsy is always looking for contributions to the website. If you know anyone who might be interested in blogging for us, being a…

    • Narcolepsy was Enough by: Jess (3)

      July 9, 2010, 14:11

      It appears I haven't written in about a month. I'd love to be able to say that's not like me, but the various notebooks and personal journals in boxes and…

    • New Planet Narcolepsy Section Launched by: Jess

      June 17, 2011, 13:29

      Take a moment to check out The Forbidden Truth. One of my great friends and supporters is looking for submissions regarding the TRUTH about life with…

    • Rainy Days and Bum-days by: Jess (2)

      May 21, 2010, 12:43

           It has been a crazy three weeks in every sense of the word.  On the first of the month, my mother was admitted to the local…

    • Save a Seeker by: Jess

      June 2, 2010, 12:08

      Everyday I log onto Planet Narcolepsy at least once, and everyday I see this blog staring me in the face at the top of the first page.  Each time, I…

    • Straightening out the Symptoms by: Jess

      July 17, 2011, 23:32

      A Blog Post on Narcolepsy from Disease Prone, at Scientific American @NarcolepsyNews was kind enough to suggest this blog's author, @JB_Blogs, look to…

  • Category: news  (3)
  • Category: NORD  (1)
    • Looking for Contributors by: Jess (6)

      October 11, 2010, 16:10

      As you know, Planet Narcolepsy is always looking for contributions to the website. If you know anyone who might be interested in blogging for us, being a…

  • Category: online pharmacy  (1)
    • Save a Seeker by: Jess

      June 2, 2010, 12:08

      Everyday I log onto Planet Narcolepsy at least once, and everyday I see this blog staring me in the face at the top of the first page.  Each time, I…

  • Category: Opinion  (3)
    • Personal Health Records by: Jess (2)

      July 7, 2011, 00:13

      Some of you know that I am an advocate of Google Health. More specifically, I am an advocate of tracking your own medical records and of being aware of exactly…

    • Straightening out the Symptoms by: Jess

      July 17, 2011, 23:32

      A Blog Post on Narcolepsy from Disease Prone, at Scientific American @NarcolepsyNews was kind enough to suggest this blog's author, @JB_Blogs, look to…

    • The Downside to Awareness by: Jess

      June 9, 2011, 22:27

      Read this first. I subscribe to Google Alerts. It's a great little gadget; you enter your search terms, and it will notify you whenever Google finds a new…

    • Category: Response  (2)
      • Straightening out the Symptoms by: Jess

        July 17, 2011, 23:32

        A Blog Post on Narcolepsy from Disease Prone, at Scientific American @NarcolepsyNews was kind enough to suggest this blog's author, @JB_Blogs, look to…

      • The Downside to Awareness by: Jess

        June 9, 2011, 22:27

        Read this first. I subscribe to Google Alerts. It's a great little gadget; you enter your search terms, and it will notify you whenever Google finds a new…

  • Category: Planet N News  (6)
    • Check out the WEGO Health Activist Speakers Bureau! by: Jess

      May 23, 2011, 19:18

      I just applied to the WEGO Health Activist Speakers Bureau and I thought some of you might be interested in learning more about it as well – it’s a great…

    • Don't Forget! by: Jess

      May 12, 2011, 20:08

      Planet Narcolepsy's page on Facebook has over 500 fans! I promised we would raffle off some promotional items when that happened, and I'm true to my word. Go…

    • First Annual Planet Narcolepsy Advocate of the Year Award! by: Jess

      December 29, 2011, 12:05

      One thing we hear all the time from new members is how relieved they are to have people who listen and understand. They are grateful for the support even more…

    • New Planet Narcolepsy Section Launched by: Jess

      June 17, 2011, 13:29

      Take a moment to check out The Forbidden Truth. One of my great friends and supporters is looking for submissions regarding the TRUTH about life with…

    • Personal Health Records by: Jess (2)

      July 7, 2011, 00:13

      Some of you know that I am an advocate of Google Health. More specifically, I am an advocate of tracking your own medical records and of being aware of exactly…

    • Raffle Winners by: Jess

      June 3, 2011, 21:09

      Debbie in Australia, and Eleanor in England were our raffle winners for reaching 500 fans on our Facebook page. Each of them has been allowed a credit at…

  • Category: Poems  (1)
    • Don't You Think I Wish I Could? by: Jess (1)

      May 24, 2011, 18:00

      This was shared in one of my Facebook groups for people with Narcolepsy. Unfortunately, the original author is unknown, but this piece certainly speaks from…

  • Category: rain  (1)
    • Rainy Days and Bum-days by: Jess (2)

      May 21, 2010, 12:43

           It has been a crazy three weeks in every sense of the word.  On the first of the month, my mother was admitted to the local…

  • Category: rare disease  (3)
    • Looking for Contributors by: Jess (6)

      October 11, 2010, 16:10

      As you know, Planet Narcolepsy is always looking for contributions to the website. If you know anyone who might be interested in blogging for us, being a…

    • Narcolepsy was Enough by: Jess (3)

      July 9, 2010, 14:11

      It appears I haven't written in about a month. I'd love to be able to say that's not like me, but the various notebooks and personal journals in boxes and…

    • New Planet Narcolepsy Section Launched by: Jess

      June 17, 2011, 13:29

      Take a moment to check out The Forbidden Truth. One of my great friends and supporters is looking for submissions regarding the TRUTH about life with…

  • Category: routine  (1)
    • Rainy Days and Bum-days by: Jess (2)

      May 21, 2010, 12:43

           It has been a crazy three weeks in every sense of the word.  On the first of the month, my mother was admitted to the local…

  • Category: sleep  (2)
    • New Planet Narcolepsy Section Launched by: Jess

      June 17, 2011, 13:29

      Take a moment to check out The Forbidden Truth. One of my great friends and supporters is looking for submissions regarding the TRUTH about life with…

    • Rainy Days and Bum-days by: Jess (2)

      May 21, 2010, 12:43

           It has been a crazy three weeks in every sense of the word.  On the first of the month, my mother was admitted to the local…

  • Category: spacey  (1)
    • Rainy Days and Bum-days by: Jess (2)

      May 21, 2010, 12:43

           It has been a crazy three weeks in every sense of the word.  On the first of the month, my mother was admitted to the local…

  • Category: support  (3)
    • First Annual Planet Narcolepsy Advocate of the Year Award! by: Jess

      December 29, 2011, 12:05

      One thing we hear all the time from new members is how relieved they are to have people who listen and understand. They are grateful for the support even more…

    • Looking for Contributors by: Jess (6)

      October 11, 2010, 16:10

      As you know, Planet Narcolepsy is always looking for contributions to the website. If you know anyone who might be interested in blogging for us, being a…

    • Save a Seeker by: Jess

      June 2, 2010, 12:08

      Everyday I log onto Planet Narcolepsy at least once, and everyday I see this blog staring me in the face at the top of the first page.  Each time, I…

  • Category: teens  (1)
    • Save a Seeker by: Jess

      June 2, 2010, 12:08

      Everyday I log onto Planet Narcolepsy at least once, and everyday I see this blog staring me in the face at the top of the first page.  Each time, I…

  • Category: twitter  (1)
    • An Off-Topic Day by: Jess (1)

      May 14, 2010, 17:35

           Recently I sent out a survey asking members about their feelings on Planet Narcolepsy's first couple of months on the web, including…

  • Category: Ulcerative Colitis  (1)
    • Looking for Contributors by: Jess (6)

      October 11, 2010, 16:10

      As you know, Planet Narcolepsy is always looking for contributions to the website. If you know anyone who might be interested in blogging for us, being a…

  • Category: Uncategorized  (12)
  • Category: weather  (1)
    • Rainy Days and Bum-days by: Jess (2)

      May 21, 2010, 12:43

           It has been a crazy three weeks in every sense of the word.  On the first of the month, my mother was admitted to the local…


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